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Wild #4
Beyond the Wild Wind
Beautiful, brave, and wildly impetuous, Istabelle O'Bannon is the daring captain of her own ship. A "Robin Hood" who protects coastal villages from pirates and marauders, she answers to no authority but her own. But now Istabelle is desperate to reclaim one of her most precious treasures from a vicious outlaw—and she trusts only one man to help her.
That man isn't the warrior Ruark Haagan, even though she's under the mistaken impression that he is. And now it's too late for Ruark to explain his deception and reveal his true identity. All he can do is help the untamed beauty triumph in this brutal clash—even as he resists succumbing to the fiery passion Istabelle has ignited in him.
That man isn't the warrior Ruark Haagan, even though she's under the mistaken impression that he is. And now it's too late for Ruark to explain his deception and reveal his true identity. All he can do is help the untamed beauty triumph in this brutal clash—even as he resists succumbing to the fiery passion Istabelle has ignited in him.
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 7, 2006
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February 14, 2022
It was ok
November 27, 2010
I really thought I'd found a winner when I started this novel. It had so much going for it: a easy-to-read writing style that flows well, a good balance between prose and dialogue (no rambling speeches or descriptions that take up a dozen pages), well-drawn characters, a well-drawn historical backdrop (that doesn't ever get "textbook") and a fairly interesting plot. I say "fairly" because this book does rely on the "big misunderstanding" as a plot device, and it is definitely not one of my favorite plots. However, if written well, with compelling enough characters, I can still enjoy it.
However, it was the hero who ruined this story for me. I didn't find anything redeeming about him. He himself boasts that he has no honor, and that is shown to be true through his actions. And his behavior towards the heroine is just short of abusive. She says that wrong thing and he attacks her with his sword. Believe me, what she said was not inflamatory enough to justifiably provoke such a reaction. Only her quick reflexes and fighting skills keep him from killing or maiming her. He comes close to raping her, justifying it that she got him all "hot and bothered" and "had it coming". Please! This happens after she interupts him from having sex with a whore in the middle of a public room in a brothel. Ugh. A healthy sexual drive in a romance hero is good. Having him do all his thinking with the wrong head (the guy never seemed to think about anything but getting laid) is not. And having him practically commit rape, and then blame the woman is unforgiveable, (at least it is in my opinion).
I am so disappointed! What I'd read of this book was so well written, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. Why did the author waste her talent on such an unworthy hero? Not recommended by this reader.
However, it was the hero who ruined this story for me. I didn't find anything redeeming about him. He himself boasts that he has no honor, and that is shown to be true through his actions. And his behavior towards the heroine is just short of abusive. She says that wrong thing and he attacks her with his sword. Believe me, what she said was not inflamatory enough to justifiably provoke such a reaction. Only her quick reflexes and fighting skills keep him from killing or maiming her. He comes close to raping her, justifying it that she got him all "hot and bothered" and "had it coming". Please! This happens after she interupts him from having sex with a whore in the middle of a public room in a brothel. Ugh. A healthy sexual drive in a romance hero is good. Having him do all his thinking with the wrong head (the guy never seemed to think about anything but getting laid) is not. And having him practically commit rape, and then blame the woman is unforgiveable, (at least it is in my opinion).
I am so disappointed! What I'd read of this book was so well written, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. Why did the author waste her talent on such an unworthy hero? Not recommended by this reader.
December 1, 2009
A good romance...guy meets girl, heal each other's lonely lives, bad guy dies in the end. A bit of indepth love making, but not as bad as her book Under a Wild Sky. I didn't have as many pages to turn past in this book of describing every detail...once again, while the bad guy waits. This was more a book of healing the losses in their lives by finding each other.
It's not a indepth romance, a nice read.
It's not a indepth romance, a nice read.
September 8, 2017
Book 4 of the wild series. I have found that my taste have changed but decided to reread this series before I donate them out. Compared to the rest of the series it has the usual sensuality and misunderstandings. Has a falcon for the animal lover in us. Seemed to loose the magical in place of a female pirate.
December 24, 2009
one of my many favs. loved it and loved the characters. must read if u like a sense of adventure, piracy, sword fighting, passion and love.
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October 18, 2010Good.
September 27, 2011
Istabelle a ship captain who protects needs help and Ruark come to help her in a way only he can.
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January 14, 2013
Great book, thanks to my coworker for lending the book to me. Author was great at pulling you into the story. Wish there was more the the series.
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